Burned-Out Intern Wondering About $400k Salary Heard From PGY3

Hey everyone,

I’m a burned-out PGY1 IM resident (just looking for a light at the end of the tunnel, lol), and I was chatting with a 3rd-year resident who mentioned that someone he knows earns $400k as a hospitalist.

According to him, this person works day shifts and picks up a bit of extra work during the 7 days off, but he said it’s very doable.

I’m not sure if this was an exaggeration or if this kind of salary is actually attainable. I wanted to hear from you all—especially those in the field—about whether this is realistic or if there’s more to the story I’d really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance!